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gptme vs ForgeCode: catalog facts
gptme	ForgeCode
Free Free and open source; model API costs depend on the provider you use.	Free The CLI is open source; the research does not give pricing for ForgeCode Services.
Command line	Command line
Runs shell commands and edits files directly Can browse the web as part of a task	Integrates directly into ZSH without replacing your shell setup Switch between models mid-session for different tasks
Giving an agent shell access needs care Requires setting up a model provider	Built around ZSH, so other shells get less benefit Some context features depend on the separate ForgeCode Services
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 26, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 26, 2026

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